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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 461.19 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 461.19 and 99.26 is: 148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 461.19 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/461.19 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 461.19 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 45,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774.92/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.89

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